To pronounce "cantonese", say CANT-on-es-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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CANT-on-es-e
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"cantonese" has 4 syllables: cant-on-es-e. It rhymes with seize and appease, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Cantonese" has 4 syllables: cant · on · es · e.
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